Orecchiette with turnip tops
Orecchiette with turnip tops, the ultimate expression of Apulian cuisine. This is one of the most famous first courses in Bari and Puglia, not only for its flavor but also because it unmistakably reflects Apulian cuisine thanks to a vegetable, turnip tops, ...
Spaghetti all'assassina
A crunchy and spicy symbol of Bari cuisine: spaghetti all'assassina! If you're a fan of spicy food, then you'll likely be desperately searching for this delicious Bari dish! Spaghetti all'assassina is also one of the typical dishes offered by this splendid city, a dish whose characteristics represent a true...
Apulian pettole
Irresistible Apulian pettole: in Bari they're also called popizze. Apulian pettole, also called popizze in Bari, are fried leavened dough balls, and like sgagliozze, they're also a typical dish of Bari cuisine. These fritters can be served as an appetizer or simply enjoyed as a side dish.
The fantastic Barese pizza
Thin, light, and tasty: pizza from Bari is a delight. Who doesn't know pizza? Famous in Italy and around the world, pizza is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after Italian products... but have you ever tried pizza from Bari? Well, if you haven't, do it! Unlike Neapolitan pizza, pizza from Bari...
The very sweet Sporcamuss
Ending lunch and dinner with "sporcamuss." "Sporcamuss," which in the Bari dialect means "dirty muzzles," are those desserts you simply can't say no to. They're simple puff pastry filled with cream and dusted with powdered sugar; as simple as they are delicious, and usually...
Sins of gluttony: fried panzerotto
From peasant cuisine to a street food staple: the tasty fried panzerotto! Fried panzerotto is a typical specialty from Bari and Puglia that has been satisfying the palates of both adults and children for many years. It's a dough, very similar to pizza dough, filled with tomato and mozzarella (like...
The tasty Sgagliozze
The taste of tradition: Bari's sgagliozze (a type of polenta) in the alleys of the old town. Sgagliozze is an ancient street food tradition born in the alleys of the old town. It consists of polenta cut into square slices and fried in olive oil, usually served (after a sprinkling of fine salt) as an appetizer...
Spaghetti with mussels
Spaghetti with mussels: the scent of the sea at the table. It's one of the typical dishes to enjoy in Bari and throughout the rest of Puglia. This seafood first course has an unmistakable aroma and will allow you to fully enjoy your experience in Bari, a land rich in...
Broad beans and chicory
Broad beans and chicory: a dish with a peasant vocation Broad beans and chicory is one of the typical local dishes that has its origins in peasant culture and is widespread throughout Puglia. Usually considered a first course or even a main course given its characteristics, broad beans and chicory are distinguished by their...
Orecchiette with Ragù
Braciole ragù, a typical Sunday dish in Bari. Orecchiette with ragù is one of the typical dishes of Bari, especially on Sundays in Bari. On Sundays, the smell of ragù begins as early as 8:00 a.m., when the women are already at the stove preparing the braciole to be dipped in...
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